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Old 05-12-2008, 12:04 PM   #64 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by ChgoBlues View Post
I'm "guessing" there are a few parts involved and being this is an aftermarket application, CAFE standards can be met because they are dealing with the boost and performance aspects...

Sorry that this is coming abck into my memory in "chunks"
it was specifically noted "that the 290 tune was legal in all 50 states"
so I guess that means it still meets the standards.

I think what you are seeing is... with the original 260hp, they needed to balance getting a product out to market fast, with the time needed to really understand the engine capabilities. Remember, when the Turbo Kappas were released in Aug 2006, they then had a shutdown for several weeks when the had to adjust the mix to clear up carbon in exhaust issues. A clear indication they were still figuring this out...

Which in my mind helps clarify... this engine is capable of more... the initially came up with a safe but powerfull mix, and they just needed more time to continue working out the specifics of how and why. I fully believe that this will come down to, as Brentil said... a retune and two new sensors.
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